RSD High School grades 9th -12th prepare young, deaf and hard of hearing adults to experience the world on their own terms.

RSD offers a full range of courses and experiences to help students graduate with an Advanced Regents, Regents, or Local High School diploma, a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential or a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC), as required by New York State. The transition planning process at RSD helps students become “College and Career Ready.” Students, their parents, and a guidance counselor work closely together to provide the framework for high school coursework and post-secondary plans. In addition to the academic and work readiness components of the high school program, we offered a multitude of extra-curricular opportunities that promote self-advocacy, leadership, teamwork and self-confidence. Students graduate with an “I can do it!” attitude and a strong sense of pride in being Deaf.

About RSD

Rochester School for the Deaf is an inclusive, bilingual school where deaf and hard of hearing children and their families thrive in an extraordinarily rich Regents-level educational environment.

Since 1876, RSD—one of America’s premier private and tuition-free schools, has been successfully building futures for our students and their families.

Hallmarks of an RSD education include:

New York State Regents-level educational programs;

Direct communication through American Sign Language and English;

Highly skilled teaching and support staff professionals;

Inclusive, barrier-free approach to teaching and learning activities; and

Support to students and their families through a wide array of accessible services.

RSD strives to go above and beyond all expectations to provide deaf and hard of hearing children and their families with a level of quality educational programs, support services and resources to effectively ensure a satisfying and successful kindergarten through 12th grade school experience.

High School: Ninth through Twelfth Grades

In kindergarten through 12th grades, standards-based instruction at RSD includes:

RSD High School grades 9th -12th prepare young, deaf and hard of hearing adults to experience the world on their own terms.

RSD offers a full range of courses and experiences to help students graduate with an Advanced Regents, Regents, or Local High School diploma, a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential or a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC), as required by New York State. The transition planning process at RSD helps students become “College and Career Ready.” Students, their parents, and a guidance counselor work closely together to provide the framework for high school coursework and post-secondary plans. In addition to the academic and work readiness components of the high school program, we offered a multitude of extra-curricular opportunities that promote self-advocacy, leadership, teamwork and self-confidence. Students graduate with an “I can do it!” attitude and a strong sense of pride in being Deaf.

About RSD

Rochester School for the Deaf is an inclusive, bilingual school where deaf and hard of hearing children and their families thrive in an extraordinarily rich Regents-level educational environment.

Since 1876, RSD—one of America’s premier private and tuition-free schools, has been successfully building futures for our students and their families.

Hallmarks of an RSD education include:

New York State Regents-level educational programs;

Direct communication through American Sign Language and English;

Highly skilled teaching and support staff professionals;

Inclusive, barrier-free approach to teaching and learning activities; and

Support to students and their families through a wide array of accessible services.

RSD strives to go above and beyond all expectations to provide deaf and hard of hearing children and their families with a level of quality educational programs, support services and resources to effectively ensure a satisfying and successful kindergarten through 12th grade school experience.